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The post of Senior Clinical fellow in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery will offer an exciting opportunity to develop skills in all aspects of Paediatric general and neonatal surgery with a focused training with the gastro-intestinal team. The senior fellow will have the opportunity to learn intermediate and advanced skills in Paediatric GI laparoscopy and Paediatric diagnostic endoscopy. The senior fellow will participate in a 1:6 non resident on-call rota covering Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery including Paediatric Urology.

The post is suitable for applicants with previous experience in General Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery who wish to have a focused training in Paediatric and Neonatal GI Surgery, at a centre which offers a good balance of adequate exposure/case load and an enjoyable non-resident general pediatric surgical on-call. The centre provides outreach service to 4 DGH in the region and undertakes clinics and theatres sessions at these hospitals regularly. The post will be compliant with current working time directive.,

• Eligible for registration or hold registration with the GMC
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCS /AFRCS or equivalent.
• Completion of at least 3 years Higher Surgical Training (or equivalent) in Paediatric Surgery at time of interview)
Desirable
• BSc (or other intercalated degree)
• FRCS (Paeds) or FRCS (And Neonatal Surgery)
• Other higher degrees / qualifications
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Essential
• oExperience of working at multiple pediatric surgical centers in the last 5 years, at least 3 years as higher surgical trainee
Desirable
• Experience of commitment to Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
• Experience of Paediatric Intensive Care / Neonatology
• Other relevant experience, Demonstrate clinical and operative skills at appropriate level
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
• Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co- ordination, Appropriate level of clinical knowledge in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
• Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
• Shows awareness of own limitations
• Technical skills and knowledge suitable for training (advanced and Neonatal Surgery module curriculum level)
Desirable
• Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty / medicine
ORGANISATION AND PLANNING Essential
• Ability to prioritize clinical need
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Ability to organize oneself and own work
• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Information technology skills including library searches
Desirable
• Understanding of NHS & resource constraints management / financial awareness experience of committee work
• Active involvement in audit
TEACHING SKILLS / RESEARCH Essential
• Understanding of the principles of research
• Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
• Exposure to different teaching groups / methods
• Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honors, Candidate must demonstrate commitment to career Progression in the last 1 year of training consistent with personal circumstances, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
• DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathize, work co-operatively with others, open and non- defensive, sense of humor)
• USES A NON- JUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
• FLEXIBILITY (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
• RESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self- awareness)
• THOROUGHNESS ( well prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
• SHOWS INITIATIVE/ DRIVE/ENTHUSIASM (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
• PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Attitude Essential
• Desire to learn
• Trainable
• Good team player
• Flexible working
• Sincerity and commitment to expected work
  
  Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N& N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics